Goodnight Sheldon Moldoff

American comic book artist, known for his early work on DC Comics characters, Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff died on February 29, 2012 at the age of 91. He was also a main "ghost writer" for Bob Kane on Batman. You can read his impressive career here and visit his official site here.

Night Force Returns

I am a big fan of the original Night Force so seeing that a new series is coming out from DC Comics in 2012 is really exciting news. Baron Winters is back with a new look as he puts together a new group. Marv Wolfman is back as writer and Tom Mandrake is the artist. You can read a five page review here.

Thrift Store Find: Fiction Illustrated Volume Two

I found a copy of Fiction Illustrated Volume Two (Pyramid Publications, April 1976) this morning at a local thrift store for only fifty cents. The book is only 6 3/4" tall and most of the pages are one page panels. The front cover proclaims that Starfawn by Byron Preiss (writer) and Stephen Fabian (artist) is a "full color adventure in the Star Trek tradition!" The back cover text states "A full-color odyssey into time and space with the crew of the starship Destiny and the fantastic woman known as Starfawn. Volume Two of America's first adult graphic novel revue!"

Bryon Preiss, of course, was responsible for the Weird Heroes paperback series. Stephen Fabian is also known for his "artwork for TSR's Dungeons & Dragons game from 1986 to 1995, particularly on the Ravenloft line."

As far as I know, Starfawn as never appeared anywhere else other than this graphic novel.

Blog Alert: Random Acts of Geekery Changes

Jon's Random Acts of Geekery has gone from old url to new url. Regular postings will resume on April 1, 2012 but there is still plenty of back posts to read and enjoy.

Women Wednesday: Earth 2 Robin

According to DC Universe: The Source's Earth 2 Character Designs - Robin, Kevin Maguire designed Helena Wayne's costume.

Not Your Daddy's Earth 2 Batman

According to DC Universe: The Source's Earth 2 Character Designs - Batman, Bruce may not be the Wayne wearing the cowl and he may have to kill someone to save his own daughter. Speculations is that either Thomas or Damian may be this parallel Earth's Dark Knight.

Elvira's Silent sCream

I just found a review of Elvira's Silent sCream, a berry-flavored soda. I need to get some of these so I can display the bottles next to my Elvira's Night Brew.

Moongem Comics Hits 250,000 Visitors

Okay, so the counter showed 250,024 visitors a few moments ago but that's okay. Let's look at what keywords are helping people find this blog.

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Thanks to all visitors, old and new. Here's to another 250,000.

Women Wednesday: Katie Cassidy To Play Dinah Laurel Lance On Arrow

According to TV Green Arrow Gets His Black Canary, Or At Least His Dinah Laurel, Katie Cassidy will be playing Ollie's main squeeze. She has appeared on episodes of Supernatural and recently appeared in the remake of A Nightmare On Elm Street.

ERB, Inc. Sues Dynamite Over Porn Covers

Wow, I am a little behind on the news since I was out a week with the flu so I just read Edgar Rice Burroughs Estate Sues Dynamite Over Trademarks, 'Pornographic' Covers. Maybe the suit would not have been filed if they would have chosen better cover artists.

Blog Alert: Lair of the Dork Horde

Sorry about the lack of posts lately but I have the old fashioned flu since last Tuesday night. Anyway, I wanted to post last week that Reis reinventing himself again with just one geek blog at Lair of the Dork Horde.

Valentine's Day At Superhero City

This is why I love Superhero City on Valentine's Day:

My defenses will be distracted all day because of this:

Power Girl's New Costume

Yep, Power Girl's Boob Window Gets Get Closed in a New Costume is sad news for cleavage fans:

However, I do love the artwork by George Perez. I really like to see more of the two in the background. Some are speculating that they were the Supergirl and Robin of Earth 2.

Martial Artists At Superhero City

Martial artists are now available as Special Edition Kinetic Ability cards at Superhero City. You can choose Steel Fist of the Dragon, Master of Chi or Mistress of Shadows.

Women Wednesday: Valentine's Day Edition

Okay, Valentine's Day is not until next Tuesday but this gives you guys a reminder to get your mate something special early. Here are some women from DC Comics on Valentine's Day cards:

Digging New Spider-Man Costume

Everybody has been talking about The Avengers Super Bowl trailer but I am actually more excited about the New Spidey trailer offers harder look at Peter Parker and the Lizard. I am digging the new Spider-Man costume after seeing him in action.

Powerful Man At Superhero City

Power Man...er, Powerful Man is now available at Superhero City as a Special Edition Kinetic Ability card.

This cat is so special that even his jacket becomes a source of power.